An older adult says,"I cannot believe that I have had a heart attack.I thought I had stomach flu and a backache." What nursing response is indicated?

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The correct response acknowledges that the symptoms of a heart attack can vary, especially as people age, and may include back pain or stomach problems, which can be confusing and easily mistaken for other conditions. Option A may come across as dismissive and unsupportive. Option B is incorrect as not all patients have chest and arm pain during a heart attack. Option D is also incorrect as it suggests that a backache and stomach ache are rare symptoms of a heart attack, when in fact they can occur.

An Older Adult Says,"I Cannot Believe That I Have Had